Have Fish, Will Travel
How Aircargo helped create Canada’s food scene, one plate at a time.
Owned by retail veteran Amedeo Pagliuso, 29 Armstrong caters to serious design aficionados. Standout lines include Holmris’ minimalist,... Read more
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The newly designed Art Gallery of Alberta is an 85,000-square-foot venue created by Los Angeles-based Randall Stout Architects. Inside the... Read more
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On buzzing Whyte Avenue, Bamboo Ballroom stands out as one of the best places in town to find brands like Seven For All Mankind and Free People... Read more
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If comfort springs from the familiar, then Edmonton’s venerable Bistro Praha – or simply the Bistro, as regulars know it –... Read more
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World cuisine classics like tofu-laden pad Thai and “hummus trios” mean that vegetarians are well-served at this venerable neighbourhood... Read more
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Call the Kettle Black offers plenty of show-off-able items, including French Mauviel copper saucepans, gleaming Chicago Metallic pots and... Read more
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This spacious and elegant brick-walled downtown dining room is a popular place for working dinners. Staples like the Black Angus beef tenderloin... Read more
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For an unmistakably Albertan nightlife experience, check out “Canada’s Best Country Nightclub,” where “real”... Read more
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There’s a bright, cocky energy at Corso 32, and although chef Daniel Costa likes to show off, he also knows how to keep it simple. Named... Read more
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Owners Cindy and Brad Lazarenko take the 100-mile diet seriously. At Culina Muttart, greens and herbs are grown year-round at the Muttart... Read more
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One of the most persistently popular casual-dining restaurants in the city, Dadeo has a formula that’s tough to crack – slightly... Read more
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Stop by for the city’s most famous lemon-curd tarts, and Linda Kearney might tell you about her bakery’s origins. “The 104th... Read more
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“We may not have the biggest portfolio,” says managing partner Ed Fong about the inventory in this wine store, “but we aim... Read more
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Edmonton International Airport is located about 30 minutes by car to the south of the city. The airport is well-served by taxis and limos, but since it’s not easily accessible by public transit, the most affordable option is the $18 Sky Shuttle.
There’s one thing anyone planning a trip to Guru needs to know straight off: There’s no buffet at this new Indian outpost. The... Read more
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This downtown cult favourite describes its food as “pleasing to those possessing the quality of truth.” We’d describe it... Read more
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In this edgy downtown gallery you’ll find experimental works, in a variety of disciplines and media, by local artists exploring new... Read more
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If the battle of Alberta were fought by baristas and not hockey players, Leva’s caffeine merchants would be the stars on the losing... Read more
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Right downtown, off Jasper Avenue, this is Edmonton’s definitive boutique spot: modern, dramatic and young. Their signature suite is... Read more
Metro Cinema Nights, a series of screenings presented at Edmonton’s historic Garneau Theatre, are at the heart of the city’s lively... Read more
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Metterra is the Matrix’s boutique sibling on Whyte Avenue. Whyte is the nucleus of Edmonton’s nightlife scene, but somehow peace... Read more
The popular after-work spot features an impressive selection of wines and international beers and whimsical black and white decor that stands... Read more
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Normand’s always has a muskox or caribou dish on the menu for those looking to try something new. Its equally adventurous appetizer,... Read more
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The Princess, a classic Whyte Avenue cinema space, hasn’t changed much since it was built in 1915; one exception would be the addition... Read more
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The Edmonton Transit System (ETS) is very busy, with a huge bus system and a modest but growing light-rail network that links the north side of the river with the south. Fare is $3.
takeETS.comHoused in a downtown heritage building that was a bank in a previous life, this chain steakhouse is made unique by its setting. The private... Read more
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Intimate conversations and the shaking of cocktails provide the perfect backdrop to the hearty Mediterranean-inspired plates served here.... Read more
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This trendy, loungey Jasper Avenue bar is a popular after-work option with the pointy-shoe set. Flatbreads (pizzas), burgers with truffle... Read more
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In the summer, the big, bright patio here is the main draw. In the winter, the great selection of microbrews and the laid-back vibe attract... Read more
In the summer, the big bright patio is the main draw here. In the winter, the great selection of microbrews and the laid-back vibe attract... Read more
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At Sweet Lollapalooza, chocolatier Brett Roy makes truffles and bars from Peruvian cocoa beans previously thought to have been extinct since... Read more
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Cabs are tough to hail in Edmonton, so it’s best to call ahead or grab one from a nearby hotel.
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While the florists craft your arrangement in a Jonathan Adler mug or a ceramic laundry detergent bottle, browse roughcut diamond jewellery,... Read more
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This downtown chateau-style icon, built in 1915, dominates a high bank above the North Saskatchewan River valley, which guests can explore... Read more
The infamous Starlite Room, in a historic downtown brick building, is Edmonton’s premier small-concert venue. High ceilings and great... Read more
A strong argument for staying at the Sutton Place is the five office towers and 400-shop mall accessible by pedway – particularly appealing... Read more
This boutique has a meticulously curated collection of designer clothes and accessories from New York, Paris and L.A. You won’t find... Read more
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Located next to the farmers’ market, this cultural institution seats 400 people in a remarkably intimate space. Performances feature... Read more
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A small, sexy, upscale room located on the bustling stretch of 104th Street, Tzin’s interior creates an immersive effect. Rich burgundy... Read more
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With a fireplace in each guest room, goose down bedding and evening turndown, the Union Bank Inn is a charming boutique hotel that whisks... Read more
Chef Judy Wu’s Asian-Italian-inspired dishes don’t shy away from the oft-abused “fusion” label. In her experienced... Read more
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How Aircargo helped create Canada’s food scene, one plate at a time.
Five ways to cruise along Ontario’s historic Rideau Heritage Route.
Thanks to some rocking venues and a new band of indie musicians, the Alberta city is hitting a high note.

